[Paddlewise] Trying too hard, paddling efficiency (Sticky Wax and Neoprene gloves)

on 2/1/01 9:00 AM, Mike McNally at mmcnally3_at_PRODIGY.NET wrote:

Snip
> and not cause blisters.  Why not use gloves?  I've always found
> it easier to work without gloves.  When at an engineering school
> demonstration some IE's were demonstrating how grip strength goes
> down when you have a glove on.  Their research showed that you
> will be using about 30% more hand energy when you wear gloves.  I
> know this for a fact, because I've done alot of shoveling and other
> laborious tasks. 
Snip


Mike,

I always use neoprene gloves when kayaking and have for years.  I also put
"Sticky Wax" on the paddle shaft.  My research shows that this combination
is 30% more efficient than paddling bare handed.  :)

Rex

(This farm boy from Montana has also done a lot of shoveling and other
laborious tasks.)

***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed
here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire
responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author.
Submissions:     PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net
Subscriptions:   PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net
Website:         http://www.paddlewise.net/
***************************************************************************